GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in Android

Gametime

Venture Round in 2022
Gametime United, Inc. develops a mobile application to book tickets. The company’s application enables users to buy and sell tickets for NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, and NFL teams. It offers its application for iOS and Android platforms through App Store and the Google Play Store. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wonder

Series A in 2021
Wonder is a gaming company focused on creating an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across various devices, thereby enhancing the overall gaming experience. In addition to its software solutions, Wonder is also involved in developing VR-ready gaming hardware. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of development and may be working on innovative features or products.

Amino

Series C in 2018
Amino Apps is a mobile community platform that connects individuals through shared interests and passions. Established in 2011, the platform facilitates a network of communities where users can explore, discover, and engage deeply with various topics. Through features such as chat, blogs, and polls, Amino enables users to unite with like-minded individuals from around the world, fostering interaction and collaboration within these interest-based groups.

Vyng

Seed Round in 2017
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application and a next-generation Caller ID platform for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng allows users to set video channels as ringtones, which play on the lock screen with incoming calls. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Vyng's innovative approach visualizes calling systems by replacing traditional dialers with videos, animations, and stickers, enhancing the user experience during calls. The company aims to facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses, particularly targeting the next half billion smartphone users in India and beyond. Vyng has successfully raised $7 million in funding from investors including March Capital and Omidyar Network, as well as notable figures from Giphy and GroupMe.

Amino

Series B in 2016
Amino Apps is a mobile community platform that connects individuals through shared interests and passions. Established in 2011, the platform facilitates a network of communities where users can explore, discover, and engage deeply with various topics. Through features such as chat, blogs, and polls, Amino enables users to unite with like-minded individuals from around the world, fostering interaction and collaboration within these interest-based groups.

Gametime

Series B in 2016
Gametime United, Inc. develops a mobile application to book tickets. The company’s application enables users to buy and sell tickets for NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, and NFL teams. It offers its application for iOS and Android platforms through App Store and the Google Play Store. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Bento Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Bento Labs, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on enhancing the smartphone experience through innovative technology. The firm has developed an Android homescreen that leverages contextual search to help users discover relevant applications, notifications, and content more efficiently. Despite the significant advancements in smartphone hardware since their inception, Bento Labs aims to address persistent challenges in app discovery, data sharing between applications, and personalization. By rethinking the app model, the company seeks to provide solutions that improve user interaction and satisfaction on mobile devices. The team behind Bento Labs boasts experience from renowned technology firms, reflecting a commitment to bettering the smartphone experience for users worldwide.

Snowball

Seed Round in 2014
Snowball is a developer of a smartphone application designed to streamline notifications for Android users. The application consolidates messages from various social and communication platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, SMS, Line, Telegram, and email, into a unified inbox. This allows users to manage their communications efficiently without the need to open multiple apps. Snowball also offers features such as travel assistance, providing users with real-time pricing and arrival times from ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Additionally, the app prioritizes notifications, enabling users to filter out less important alerts while ensuring they do not miss critical messages and reminders. This focus on enhancing user experience is aimed at reducing app clutter and improving overall productivity.

MobileDay

Series A in 2014
MobileDay Inc. develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices, aimed at business professionals globally. The application synchronizes with the device's native calendar, offering a streamlined 'My Day' schedule view that includes upcoming calls and meetings, each with a convenient one-touch join button. This simplifies the process of joining conference calls and online meetings. In addition to its individual consumer app, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business' in April 2015, designed for companies and organizations to equip entire teams with the same easy dialing functionality. Founded in 2010 and based in Boulder, Colorado, MobileDay was previously known as Skedul.me Inc. before rebranding in December 2011.

Quettra

Seed Round in 2014
Quettra, Inc. is a mobile intelligence company based in Milpitas, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in mobile advertising services, operating an online platform that connects advertisers with their target audiences. Quettra's software compiles extensive information about mobile users, enabling app developers to gain insights into user interactions at a deep operating system level. This understanding aids in personalizing mobile experiences and enhancing monetization strategies. As of December 2015, Quettra operates as a subsidiary of SimilarGroup Ltd.

Appurify

Venture Round in 2014
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

Apportable

Seed Round in 2014
Apportable Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in porting iOS games to Android automatically. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software engine that enables iOS developers to convert their applications to Android without the need to rewrite their original Objective-C or C++ code. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of maintaining separate code bases, allowing developers to focus on creating their games. Apportable also offers SpriteBuilder, a development environment for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift. The effectiveness of Apportable's platform is evident in the success of the apps it powers, which have consistently performed well in various app stores, garnering widespread user satisfaction.

Nextbit Systems

Series A in 2014
NextBit Systems Inc. designs and manufactures android smartphones and accessories. It sells its products online. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of January 30, 2017, NextBit Systems Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Razer Inc.

Divide

Series B in 2013
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)

Apportable

Venture Round in 2013
Apportable Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in porting iOS games to Android automatically. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software engine that enables iOS developers to convert their applications to Android without the need to rewrite their original Objective-C or C++ code. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of maintaining separate code bases, allowing developers to focus on creating their games. Apportable also offers SpriteBuilder, a development environment for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift. The effectiveness of Apportable's platform is evident in the success of the apps it powers, which have consistently performed well in various app stores, garnering widespread user satisfaction.

Appurify

Series A in 2013
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

Apteligent

Series B in 2013
Apteligent, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile application intelligence solutions. Originally founded as Crittercism in 2010, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a platform that provides real-time data collection and reporting tools to enhance mobile application performance. Apteligent's offerings include Userflows, which connect user experiences to business metrics; a Crash Reporting solution that identifies and monitors application errors; and Service Monitoring for analyzing performance metrics related to services and APIs. The platform supports various mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and caters to a diverse range of industries such as finance, retail, and gaming. Apteligent’s solutions enable businesses, developers, and IT operations to quickly identify and resolve application issues, ultimately improving app reliability and user satisfaction. The company operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Apptentive

Seed Round in 2012
Apptentive, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in mobile customer engagement and feedback analytics. Founded in 2011, Apptentive provides a platform that enables businesses to understand and retain their customers by facilitating two-way communication. Its software integrates seamlessly into mobile applications, allowing brands to engage with users through in-app messages, surveys, and ratings prompts. By capturing customer sentiments and feedback, Apptentive helps companies enhance user experiences, drive app downloads, and improve customer loyalty. The platform is utilized by numerous well-known brands, including Buffalo Wild Wings, eBay, and Viacom, and is designed to support millions of customer interactions each month, ultimately enabling businesses to build stronger relationships with their customers.

Apteligent

Series A in 2012
Apteligent, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile application intelligence solutions. Originally founded as Crittercism in 2010, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a platform that provides real-time data collection and reporting tools to enhance mobile application performance. Apteligent's offerings include Userflows, which connect user experiences to business metrics; a Crash Reporting solution that identifies and monitors application errors; and Service Monitoring for analyzing performance metrics related to services and APIs. The platform supports various mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and caters to a diverse range of industries such as finance, retail, and gaming. Apteligent’s solutions enable businesses, developers, and IT operations to quickly identify and resolve application issues, ultimately improving app reliability and user satisfaction. The company operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

AVOS Systems

Series A in 2012
AVOS Systems is an internet technology company co-founded by YouTube's Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, with its headquarters in San Mateo, California, and additional offices in Beijing, China, and Dunedin, New Zealand. The company has developed a platform that allows developers to create applications in real-time. It also offers a video sharing application that enables users to collaboratively create videos by remixing public video clips, simplifying the process of video editing. AVOS aims to deliver products that enhance everyday life and maintains a high standard of excellence in both its offerings and its hiring practices.

Astrid

Seed Round in 2012
Astrid is a social to-do list. With Astrid people organize their goals, share ideas, provide encouragement and have a great time getting more done. Astrid has helped over 3 million people completed over 35 million tasks. Astrid was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #2** in 2011.

Appurify

Seed Round in 2012
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

Bionic Panda Games

Seed Round in 2012
Bionic Panda Games, Inc. is a developer of mobile social games, specializing in Android-focused applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company has built a skilled team with extensive experience in mobile and social game development. Its inaugural game, Aqua Pets, is available on the Android Market, showcasing the company's commitment to creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile users.

MobileDay

Seed Round in 2011
MobileDay Inc. develops a one-touch conference call dialing application for iPhone and Android devices, aimed at business professionals globally. The application synchronizes with the device's native calendar, offering a streamlined 'My Day' schedule view that includes upcoming calls and meetings, each with a convenient one-touch join button. This simplifies the process of joining conference calls and online meetings. In addition to its individual consumer app, MobileDay introduced 'MobileDay Business' in April 2015, designed for companies and organizations to equip entire teams with the same easy dialing functionality. Founded in 2010 and based in Boulder, Colorado, MobileDay was previously known as Skedul.me Inc. before rebranding in December 2011.

Miso

Series B in 2011
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

Milk

Angel Round in 2011
Milk is a mobile development lab founded by Kevin Rose, Jeff Hodsdon, and Daniel Burka. Milk has announced its first mobile app, Oink, released last fall. The company has since been acquired by Google.

Divide

Series A in 2011
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)

SweetLabs

Series C in 2011
SweetLabs helps developers reach millions of new users, and enables device manufacturers to better monetize and differentiate their products through app install services. With SweetLabs’ App Install Platform, Android and Windows OEMs can increase per-unit margins while improving customer satisfaction, by replacing the old app preload model with services that optimize delivery of apps in real-time. SweetLabs drives over 1 million daily app installs and powers distribution for partners like Lenovo, Amazon, and Zynga. Based in San Diego and Seattle, SweetLabs is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Google Ventures, and Intel Capital. Visit http://www.sweetlabs.com for more information.

echoecho

Seed Round in 2011
echoecho is a mobile phone software development company founded in 2010 to create and develop cutting edge smartphone solutions. The company's first product, an open API, cross-platform, carrier agnostic location sharing system called echoecho, is primed to be a market leader in the location based services sector. echoecho is confident that the ability to safely, simply and quickly share location with friends, family or business colleagues is a real problem that many users find themselves facing. "Where is John?" "Where is my girlfriend?" "I'm running late but I'd like to show you where I am located." echoecho seeks to continue redefining location sharing technology - and its uptake within and beyond the early adopter markets - by focusing on simplicity - rather than adding complexity. Since we figure we solved the problems of privacy, permission and preference inherent in location sharing very elegantly - we thought we'd add some more use cases into the mix - so users can now chat and find+share meeting places in 2 clicks. In the latest version of the software we also added a feature we call LIVE - essentially a short term 2-way real-time link between friends - it works very well and it's perfect for organising vehicle pickups (carpooling, dropping off and picking up friends etc)

Just.me

Seed Round in 2011
Just.me, Inc. is a mobile messaging platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It integrates various communication features, including camera functionality, video capture, voice messaging, and traditional text messaging, into a single application. Users can create and share memories through unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text, allowing them to document life events and control their audience. The platform offers options to share content privately with select individuals or publish it publicly. By leveraging the smartphone address book, Just.me ensures clarity in sharing, as users can easily manage who sees their messages. Currently, the app is in beta for iPhone, with an Android version under development and a web version available with limited features.

Apteligent

Seed Round in 2011
Apteligent, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile application intelligence solutions. Originally founded as Crittercism in 2010, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a platform that provides real-time data collection and reporting tools to enhance mobile application performance. Apteligent's offerings include Userflows, which connect user experiences to business metrics; a Crash Reporting solution that identifies and monitors application errors; and Service Monitoring for analyzing performance metrics related to services and APIs. The platform supports various mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and caters to a diverse range of industries such as finance, retail, and gaming. Apteligent’s solutions enable businesses, developers, and IT operations to quickly identify and resolve application issues, ultimately improving app reliability and user satisfaction. The company operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Collaborate.com

Seed Round in 2011
Collaborate.com is a unified document sharing, task management, and team communication environment for today’s mobile workforce. With native support for iPhone™, iPod Touch™, Android™, and the Web – and out-of-the-box integration with popular cloud services such as Box™, Dropbox™, Evernote™, Google Drive™, Apple iCloud™, and email – teams can get started with Collaborate.com in minutes by visiting the Collaborate.com Web site or downloading the app directly from the App Store or Google Play. Collaborate.com is a service of Boston-based Kibits Corp. The company was founded in 2011 by seasoned entrepreneurs Matt Cutler and David Greenstein and is backed by Google Ventures, Charles River Ventures, General Catalyst, SOS Ventures, Commonwealth Capital Ventures, Launch Capital, and others.

Miso

Series A in 2010
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

Miso

Angel Round in 2010
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

SweetLabs

Series B in 2010
SweetLabs helps developers reach millions of new users, and enables device manufacturers to better monetize and differentiate their products through app install services. With SweetLabs’ App Install Platform, Android and Windows OEMs can increase per-unit margins while improving customer satisfaction, by replacing the old app preload model with services that optimize delivery of apps in real-time. SweetLabs drives over 1 million daily app installs and powers distribution for partners like Lenovo, Amazon, and Zynga. Based in San Diego and Seattle, SweetLabs is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Google Ventures, and Intel Capital. Visit http://www.sweetlabs.com for more information.
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